RAFT Writing: Civil War

For this week, I've been given a selection of things to write involving the Civil War. I have chosen to write my thoughts on the Civil War from a Black Union Soldier's perspective writing to his family.

I hope you enjoy!

My dear family,

I haven't much time, so I'll write as quick as I can. Life's been rough in the war. Many have perished. The state is working us hard, more than the whites. We fight all day and get a short amount of sleep. I can't stop thinking of going home, but my fear is I'll never be back. I think of you all the time. Although its rough on me, I'm very happy that you aren't here. It's bloody, it's gruesome, heck, they aren't even being human!

The people who have been hit go to a hospital which is run by women. Most people have to have limbs amputated, and don't make it. The nurses say it's because the wound was too deep, but I have my thoughts.

Like I mentioned before, I don't have much time. They're calling me back. Tell everyone I love them.

Yours truly,
Jebidiah


I hope that you enjoyed this blog post! I'll see you next week!